Episodes: 90
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 131 subscribers
Instagram: 2.2k followers
Publicly listed emails
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Tareya Palmer - Host of Columbus Can't Wait, centered on local politics and building political literacy in Columbus, Ohio. Produced and recorded at Statehouse Studio, with the show featuring community leaders, adv...
Chana Wiley - Issue 5 Mental Health Response Initiative; Grief And Accountability; Crisis Response And Police Practices; Ballot Initiative Strategy And Pushback
Jasmine Ayers - Progressive Politics; Democratic Strategy Challenges; Community Power; Candidate Authenticity
Aleena Starks - Progressive Politics In Ohio; Challenging The Democratic Status Quo; Running As Progressives; Outreach To Black Voters; Building Community Power And Authentic Candidates
Dr. Jermaine Kennedy - Education Leadership Background; Mentorship; Views On School Closures And Budgets; Partnerships For Student Support
Live at 614 Day: City Council, Commissioner Crawley on What's Next for Columbus
September 02, 2026
Recorded live at 614 Day in June, this panel brought together Columbus City Council members Emmanuel Remy, Lourdes Barroso de Padilla, Tiara Ross and Franklin County Commissioner Erica Crawley to talk about what has been shaping Central Ohio lately, from the housing crisis and much-needed support for youth to the push for creative local partnerships amid shrinking federal funding.Heads up: This one was shot outside our normal studio, so the sound and video are a little different than normal. ...
What's Really Behind the Whitehall Recall? With Mayor Bivens, Councilmembers Harcar and Elmore
June 16, 2026
Whitehall is changing, and not everyone is happy about it. Mayor Michael Bivens and Councilmembers Harcar and Elmore join us to break down the citizen-led recall effort targeting city leadership, the misinformation fueling it and what's really at stake for the folks who call Whitehall home.For more information: yesforprogress.comHosted by Tareya. Recorded and shot at Statehouse Studio. Executive Producers: Tareya Palmer and Taijuan Nichole Moorman.
Michael Cole, Ohio House Candidate, on School Board Challenges, Education Reform and the Fight for Ohio's Future
April 23, 2026
Michael Cole, candidate for Ohio House District 2, joins us to talk about growing up in Cleveland and how an early interest in politics led him to the school board, and now a run for the Statehouse.We get into Education Choice, the lack of buy-in for public education at the state level and why the school district is in the financial place it's in. He breaks down his work on the board, what he'd do differently, and what it looks like to advocate for public education with a Republican-led legis...
Columbus Can't Wait is hosted by Tareya Palmer. Its publicly listed email is columbuscantwait@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed email for Columbus Can't Wait: columbuscantwait@gmail.com.
Podseeker estimates Columbus Can't Wait reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Columbus Can't Wait typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Community organizers, policy advocates, political party leadership, and candidates/leaders with direct ties to Columbus/central Ohio civic issues (e.g., public safety/mental health initiatives, school board/education reform, ballot measures, progressive organizing). Common among recent guests: Leading campaigns or ballot initiatives; Affiliation with recognized local advocacy/issue organizations; Holding leadership roles in political organizations or education systems. Recent guests include Chana Wiley, Jasmine Ayers, and Aleena Starks.
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